Our Privacy Code

Privacy of your personal information is an important part of our office providing you with quality dental care. We understand the importance of protecting your personal information. We are committed to collecting, using and disclosing your personal information responsibly. We also try to be as open and transparent as possible about the way we handle your personal information. It is important to us to provide this service to our patients.

In this office, Dr. Brian Hurd acts as the Privacy Information Officer.

All staff members who come in contact with your personal information are aware of the sensitive nature of the information that you have disclosed to us. They are all trained in the appropriate uses and protection of your information.

Our office policy is that:

Only necessary information is collected about you;
We only share your information with your consent;
Storage, retention and destruction of your personal information complies with existing legislation, and privacy protection protocols;
Our privacy protocols comply with privacy legislation, standards of our regulatory body, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and the law.

Do not hesitate to discuss our policies with me or any member of our office staff.

If you prefer a detailed listing of how our office collects, uses and discloses patient personal information, we will be pleased to provide you with a copy.

Please be assured that every staff person in our office is committed to ensuring that you receive the best quality dental care.